Multiple subpial transection for Landau-Kleffner syndrome.
AORN J
; 63(4): 727-9, 732-5, 737-9; quiz 741-4, 1996 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is an acquired epileptic aphasia caused by a lesion in the speech centers of the cerebral cortex during a critical period of childhood development. Characteristics of LKS include language deterioration, seizure disorders, and severe electroencephalogram abnormalities. Multiple subpial transection (MST) is a surgical procedure that eliminates seizure activity in the cerebral cortex while preserving the child's normal cortical functions of speech, movement, primary sensation, and memory. This article presents a summary of clinical studies on LKS and discusses the diagnosis of LKS, traditional medical treatments, patient selection for MST procedures, and perioperative care of children undergoing MST procedures.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Perioperatória
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Síndrome de Landau-Kleffner
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AORN J
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos